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My goodness! It's been a long time hasn't it? It seems like it's been several months since I've even updated on Deviantart! Wow! I apologize for that everyone! Let me assure you that I did miss being here as I still have such love for this site and for all of you who've befriended and supported me for all these years! Firstly, let me wish you ALL a Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that it's 2019 already! I'm hoping it'll be a happy, memorable year and I certainly wish all of you the same as well! 2018 certainly had it's ups and downs.... Some good, some bad, and everything in between! Most of it, of course, involved my personal life, hence the reason why I haven't been around that much.

I can tell you that October was a particularly eventful month, as I was FINALLY able to sell an old property of mine in Philadelphia, after being tied down to it for QUITE some time! THAT was certainly a load off, particularly in regards to financial strains. But I suppose the biggest news that also came to light that month was that my husband and I received word that we'll be expecting a baby at long last!

This has been a long time coming, and we're both so sooooo very grateful. As I mentioned in previous entries, it was a trying and emotional journey, and there were times I wondered if it would ever happen for us. It certainly put me through the wringer, both emotionally AND physically. We needed medical help to accomplish our dream and suffice to say it took MONTHS of preparation, timed daily regimes, financial help, and a LOT of prayers and well wishes to make it happen. But I thank God that ultimately it paid off! I didn't even believe it at first!! When I received the call from the doctors office that day, I was in tears, thinking they must have been mistaken! But sure enough, it was true, and so here I am!

At the time of this writing, I'm a little over 4 months pregnant. I'm almost at the half way mark, so I've been trying to take care of myself and my little one. We also know that it'll be a little boy at this point so we've thought of a name that we'll most likely go with, unless the little guy protests when he finally arrives! I've seen the doctor a few times, and so far his heartbeat is strong, and he's moving around a bit too. I haven't been able to feel that movement since he's so small at this point but I've been told that will change in a few short weeks! I can't wait for that! For now though, if you could all wish me well until the time comes when he's ready to make his debut, I'd greatly appreciate it. This little one is certainly a gift, and I hope against hope that he'll be a happy and healthy little boy! I'll keep trying my best at least and I hope too that I'll be the loving, supportive mom that he deserves!

Other than that, I suppose there's not too much more to report. Due to feeling tired especially, I haven't been able to work on many creative projects in the last several months... The little one sure has affected my energy level, but all things considered it's been a pretty comfortable ride so far, especially given all the horror stories I've heard about the beginnings of pregnancy! Maybe he'll be a good, well-behaved little guy too, if this is any indication! But I suppose we'll see.... Anyways, I'm NOT giving up my creative endeavors though! I don't think I could EVER do that, but I think I'll have to shift my focus, at least for the foreseeable future. There's a lot to plan for, and so much left to do before he arrives. And alas, it seems that my art room will have to be converted into a nursery, but hey. The little guy deserves his own room. I'm sure I can find another place to work, after some rearranging around the house and maybe a change of scenery will do me some good, when the creative juices do start to flow.

On a related note, I HAVE continued to work on my Yu-Gi-Oh fan-fiction, Transcending Memories: A Bond Unsealed (even if it's only a little at a time) and I HOPE to have an update soon if all goes well. Currently I'm about 7-8 pages into my Chapter 14. I'm a little nervous about this one though as I got a bit ambitious with the contents of the next few installment. It's certainly continued down the dark path it has been on, and in a sense, it'll be an accumulation of many things that have come before. Most of all, it's a turning point for Teana especially, who I want to believe has grown in some ways since the beginning. In writing it though, I did notice that my writing style has changed over the years, so I've actually started to tweak a few of my earlier installments too; particularly 1-3 at this point. It was nothing TOO major, as ironically the direction I'm going in now, began as a simple revision; which strayed FAR from the original version! But now, I find that I'm relatively satisfied with the events of previous chapters, unlike before. It's just a matter of tightening up some of the writing (though I can still be wordy, I was MUCH wordier in the past! ) and trying to make the story a bit more unified. I guess that's the issue when there's large gaps between chapters, but I'll continue to do my best!! It may only be a fan-fiction, but I've poured a lot of my heart and soul into this work and that is something I want to see through the end, even if it's just for a small sense of accomplishment. That and for anyone who may still be with me, down the road. Please know that I appreciate the patience, feedback and encouragement! I saw this wholeheartedly! It means everything to me!

Well everyone! I guess I'll leave it at that for now! It's been wonderful getting to visit here and to catch up a bit with all of you! I know I still have quite a few messages to catch up on too! And I will be sure to do so, as soon as I'm able! Until next time, all of you keep being as awesome as you are! Please wish me luck with all of the above, and again I'll be sure to send each and every one of you the best too! Take care now!